♦ Salisbury Police sources report that Theresa Hartsell, 48, living on Lincolnton Road, was a victim of a “robbery-strong arm no weapon” on Thursday night in a parking lot at 708 W. Jake Alexander Boulevard. Sustaining minor injuries in the encounter, Hartsell gave up $17 in cash to the robber. The crime was reported to 911 dispatch at 8:58 a.m. and brought officers to the area.

The case remains under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time:

Citizens having any knowledge about this crime are urged to call the Salisbury Police at 704-638-5333. If you fear retribution, want to remain anonymous and possibly collect a reward of up to $1,000, information can be submitted 24/7 via the web: http://tips.salisburyrowancrimestoppers.org/ or by calling the Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.